The importance of electricity in driving economic growth and development cannot be overstated.
However, the erratic power supply from the national grid has led to a reliance on alternative sources of power, such as generators, which are not only expensive but also environmentally unfriendly.
In a bid to address this challenge, the Director of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre, Professor Nathaniel Ojekudo, opted for the installation of solar power in the Centre.
This renewable energy source provides a cleaner, sustainable, and more reliable source of power.
Commissioning the project on Monday, February 24, 2025, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, commended Professor Ojekudo for his initiative.
He disclosed that the University plans to replace traditional sources of power with solar energy, starting with the hostels, to provide uninterrupted power supply to students.
Professor Onuchuku directed Professor Ojekudo to provide an estimate for the cost of installing solar power in all the hostels.
He also announced that the next Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) intervention for the year 2025 will be used to install solar power in the University Library.
The ultimate goal, he added, is to make the entire University solar-powered in the near future, reducing exorbitant electricity bills and funds expended on fuel and diesel.
In his remarks, Professor Ojekudo noted that the solar power project was completed within two weeks and is environmentally friendly. The power system generates electricity from sunlight during the day and batteries at night. He explained that the solar power is cheaper and cost-effective, and the Centre plans to add 10 KVA to make it 65 KVA with 2.5 Horsepower for the examination hall.
The solar power project, according to Professor Ojekudo, will enable the Centre to conduct Computer-Based Tests (CBT) and examinations for both IAUE students and external students from JAMB, private, state, and federal government institutions.
The Centre has acquired 90 panels of 600 wattage, 48 KVA inverters with lithium batteries of the same capacity, and 50 laptops to enrich the CBT laboratory.
The power station, which will provide consistent power supply, has a lifespan of ten years with a five-year warranty. The panels are expected to last for 50 years.
Dr. Ngozi Okiridu
Public Relations Officer
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